The Reign Of Elizabeth: 1558-1603
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: embossed stamp on fep. Usual shelf-wear.
Few monarchs have so captivated the historical imagination as Elizabeth I, whose 45-year reign transformed England from a vulnerable, fractured kingdom into a formidable European power. J. B. Black's authoritative account chronicles the full arc of the Elizabethan era — from the queen's precarious accession in 1558 to her death in 1603 — detailing the religious settlements, diplomatic manoeuvres, and political intrigues that defined one of history's most celebrated reigns. With the Spanish Armada, the rise of Elizabethan theatre, the adventures of Drake and Raleigh, and the ever-present question of succession forming its dramatic backdrop, this study presents a richly layered portrait of an age in transformation. Part of the prestigious Oxford History of England series, this second edition stands as a cornerstone of Tudor scholarship, noted for its rigorous archival grounding and measured, lucid prose. Black masterfully balances constitutional history with social and cultural analysis, giving equal weight to the machinery of government and the personalities who drove it. For students, scholars, and general readers alike, this remains an indispensable gateway into the world of Gloriana — and the question of whether Elizabeth's England was shaped more by the queen herself, or by the extraordinary forces she struggled to command.
Author: J. B. Black
Format: Hardback
Published: 1988, Oxford University Press / Clarendon Press
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: embossed stamp on fep. Usual shelf-wear.
Few monarchs have so captivated the historical imagination as Elizabeth I, whose 45-year reign transformed England from a vulnerable, fractured kingdom into a formidable European power. J. B. Black's authoritative account chronicles the full arc of the Elizabethan era — from the queen's precarious accession in 1558 to her death in 1603 — detailing the religious settlements, diplomatic manoeuvres, and political intrigues that defined one of history's most celebrated reigns. With the Spanish Armada, the rise of Elizabethan theatre, the adventures of Drake and Raleigh, and the ever-present question of succession forming its dramatic backdrop, this study presents a richly layered portrait of an age in transformation. Part of the prestigious Oxford History of England series, this second edition stands as a cornerstone of Tudor scholarship, noted for its rigorous archival grounding and measured, lucid prose. Black masterfully balances constitutional history with social and cultural analysis, giving equal weight to the machinery of government and the personalities who drove it. For students, scholars, and general readers alike, this remains an indispensable gateway into the world of Gloriana — and the question of whether Elizabeth's England was shaped more by the queen herself, or by the extraordinary forces she struggled to command.